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Charred Wood Shingles and Stone Cladding Defining a Contemporary Columbarium in Riga Forest
Charred Wood Shingles and Stone Cladding Defining a Contemporary Columbarium in Riga Forest
Matthew Pratt
Crafted from charred wood shingles and robust stone cladding, the columbarium seamlessly integrates with the Riga Forest's natural landscape, providing a serene and contemplative space for remembrance.
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Integrating Hydroponics With Laminated Wood Framework in Sustainable Dining Environment
Integrating Hydroponics With Laminated Wood Framework in Sustainable Dining Environment
Suan Ho-dinh, Michele d'Ostuni
With hydroponic systems integrated into a framework of laminated wood, the design cultivates a sustainable dining environment that connects patrons to Iceland's natural landscape while emphasizing the importance of local food production.
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Responsive Light and Sound Environment Crafted From Reinforced Glass and Acoustic Panels
Responsive Light and Sound Environment Crafted From Reinforced Glass and Acoustic Panels
Sandra Palau palacio, Covadonga Cueto-felgueroso junquera, Anamaria Crisan
Crafted from reinforced glass and acoustic panels, this immersive structure offers a fluid space that adapts to users' movements, creating a unique environment for social interaction and introspection in an urban setting.
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Sustainable Cedar Cladding and Vacuum-Acrylic Panels Form a Circular Retreat Amidst the Icelandic Landscape
Sustainable Cedar Cladding and Vacuum-Acrylic Panels Form a Circular Retreat Amidst the Icelandic Landscape
Payam Ashjae, Sasan Norouzi
Constructed with cedar cladding and enhanced by vacuum-acrylic panels, the circular retreat seamlessly integrates with the Icelandic landscape, providing a unique and flexible hospitality experience for visitors.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Biogas Heating Define a Self-Sufficient Coastal Community
Charred Wooden Shingles and Biogas Heating Define a Self-Sufficient Coastal Community
Kenton Knowles
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and powered by biogas heating, the coastal community embodies a self-sufficient lifestyle where sustainable practices meet thoughtful design in an interconnected living environment.
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Elevated Timber Retreat With Hypocaust Heating and Green Roof Integration
Elevated Timber Retreat With Hypocaust Heating and Green Roof Integration
Darran Brennan
Characterized by an elliptical form and a circular skylight, this elevated timber retreat incorporates a unique hypocaust heating system and a green roof, creating a serene environment for meditation within its natural surroundings.
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Cyclic Design Featuring Limestone And Natural Ventilation for Community-Focused Wine Tasting Facility
Cyclic Design Featuring Limestone And Natural Ventilation for Community-Focused Wine Tasting Facility
Santoso Budiman, Uzhma Zulkifli
Crafted from local limestone and designed with a circular layout that harmonizes with the rolling vineyards, this facility offers an immersive wine tasting experience while prioritizing sustainability through natural ventilation and rainwater harvesting.
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Art gallery featuring a transparent facade and sustainable concrete integration with natural surroundings
Art gallery featuring a transparent facade and sustainable concrete integration with natural surroundings
Victoria Tyshchenko
Nestled into the landscape, this art gallery uniquely combines a transparent facade and discreet sustainable concrete features to create an immersive environment that encourages deep connections between art and nature.
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Use architecture to create different emotional states
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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